Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing to highlight both the human and financial costs associated with fraud in the Medicare program and to examine ways that Medicare can work with private insurers and other stakeholders to improve fraud prevention.
On the recordMarch 25, 2014
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Senator Collins emphasizes the importance of addressing Medicare fraud and collaboration for prevention.
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